Took valacyclovir oral within 2-3 days from shingles outbreak. Been on med for three days. Worked well with outbreak but side effects very disturbing: headache, constipation, stomach pain, tiredness, light headedness. Will report back to doctor for direction.
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I have been on this for only 2 days, I have not seen an improvement yet. The only side effects that I have experienced is dry eyes. I wear contacts and they feel very uncomfortable. I have been drinking 8oz of water before taking the pill and eating half of my meal, then take the pill, drink more water and then finish my meal. So far no nausea and I get nauseous very easy. I have noticed a bi...
groover | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/22/2010
Condition: Shingles
Overall rating 4.3
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On the second day of treatment I began sseing improvement in my condition. Pain was reduced after 5 days of treatment. I was satisfied with the effecttiveness of this medication.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Patient
2/8/2010
Condition: Cold Sore
Overall rating 3.0
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OK
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alandmoe | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/7/2010
Condition: Shingles
Overall rating 2.3
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Dialysis patient began having seizures after second dose of Valtrex. Perhaps the dose was too high (1 gram) Now in hospital trying to recover.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/20/2010
Condition: Genital Herpes
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been on a daily dose of Valtrex for 9 yrs and was very happy with the results. However, Valtrex is extreamly expensive without insurance. I recently learned through my Pharmacist there is now a gernic brand. So far I been happy with the results and price. Give it a try.
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tanyatyler | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/4/2010
Condition: Genital Herpes
Overall rating 1.3
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I had previously been prescribed Valtrex for ongoing issues with outbreaks..Tried to use Valacyclovir..was told it wasn't necessarily the 'generic' of the drug, but a strain from Valtrex itself. Ineffective to help at all.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/14/2009
Condition: Genital Herpes
Overall rating 4.0
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Happy Face No Rash | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/18/2009
Condition: Shingles
Overall rating 3.7
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It did not help right away. I was in a lot of pain, but as I look back this anti-virus nerve med probably was responsible for me not getting the rash, even though my pain levels were 10-6 for a good month and have tapered down to 4-6 recently. This is due to a medication, Neurontin, given to me to help the pain, but it has to be titrated into my system very slowly. Now I am wondering how long I will have to take this med to be finished, I HOPE AND PRAY, with the Shingles; yes, I know there is risk of it returning. Thanks be to God for advanced medications, that were not available for the sufferers of shingles years ago. I am 72. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
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